Mauritius
power plants.
Mauritius has 21 operating power plants in the catalog, 891 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on oil, which accounts for 39% of operating capacity (347 MW), with coal a distant second at 21.9%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Fort George Power Station (147 MW, recorded start year 1992).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Mauritius electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Mauritius
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Mauritius
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Mauritius get its electricity?
Across the 21 operating plants in the catalog, Mauritius's capacity is led by oil at 39% (347 MW), then coal at 21.9% and solar at 12.7%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Mauritius?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Mauritius is Fort George Power Station, a oil facility with 147 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1992.
How many power plants does Mauritius have?
The catalog tracks 21 operating power plants in Mauritius, with 891 MW in all.
Can I see Mauritius's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Mauritius to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.